Norway — Schengen Area Member
Norway is one of the 30 Schengen Area member states.
Norway is a full member of the Schengen Area. Whether you need ETIAS, a Schengen Visa, or nothing depends on your nationality. Once inside the Schengen Area, you can reach Norway without border checks.
- Capital
- Oslo
- Currency
- NOK
- Schengen
- Yes
- EU Member
- false
- Passport Rank
- #4
Schengen Membership
Norway is a full member of the Schengen Area, which permits passport-free travel between 30 European countries. Once you arrive in any Schengen country, you can continue to Norway without additional border checks. Practical Info 1 EUR ≈ 11 NOK The Norway passport ranks #4 globally, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 157
- Capital
- Oslo
- Currency
- NOK
- Population
- 5600000
- Exchange Rate
- 1 EUR ≈ 11 NOK
Check current rates before traveling
Norway in the Schengen Area
- Schengen Area
- EU (non-Schengen)
- Other European
Entry Requirements
EU/EEA citizens
Enter freely with passport or national ID. No visa or ETIAS needed.
Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, and others)
No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. ETIAS required from Q4 2026 (€20).
Visa-required nationals
Schengen Visa required (€80). Visit the embassy of your main destination.